Invest to achieve long term goals.

Have patience.
For new investors it might be just like a gamble. So,you have to be very cautious while investing in
stocks.But,as you keep on adding to your knowledge, you will become familiar with the various
investment strategies.

Learn the basics and make yourself fully aware about :-

Your financial goals.

Market trends.
Risk factors.
Type of investments available -Short term/Long term.
Returns -Fixed or Variable.
Period of investment -Short term/Long term.
These things can be learnt over a period of time only and through your own experience or with the help
of professionals.

Based on your age, you can take risk but be very careful and plan your Investments in the right manner.

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